A half-day visit to a working Valencian orange orchard outside the city. Walk among the trees, learn how Navelina oranges are grown, and taste fresh-pressed juice, marmalade and orange-blossom honey straight from the farm. Genuine working farm — not a tourist setup.
Highlights
- Half-day visit (3–4 hours) to a working orchard in Valencia's agricultural belt (L'Horta)
- Walk among the orange trees with the farmer who runs the place
- Taste fresh-pressed orange juice, marmalade, and orange-blossom honey
- Pick a few oranges yourself in season (October to May)
- Round-trip transport from Valencia included on most operators
What's included
- Round-trip transport from Valencia
- Guided orchard walk
- Tastings — juice, marmalade, honey
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch (some operators offer it as add-on)
- Hotel pickup (varies by operator)
- Tips
- Take-home produce (purchasable on-site)
Meeting point
Pickup
Central Valencia meeting point — usually Plaza de la Virgen or Hotel Las Arenas. Exact pickup location confirmed at booking.
Distance from city
Most orchards are 25–45 minutes from central Valencia, in the L'Horta region (the agricultural area surrounding the city).
Self-drive option
Some operators offer a "meet at the farm" version that's a few euros cheaper if you have a rental car.
Important information
What to bring
- Closed shoes — it's a working farm, not a paved attraction
- Sun hat and sunscreen — most of the visit is outdoors
- Water bottle — refill at the farmhouse
- Cash or card for the farm shop — produce and gift packs are usually for sale at fair prices
- Camera — orange-blossom season (March–May) is photogenic
Know before you go
- October to May is harvest season — trees are heavy with fruit, picking included
- March–May adds orange blossom (azahar) — the most beautiful time to visit
- July–August: trees are mostly green, but tastings and processing demos still run
- Pace is gentle — works for older travellers, families, and food-curious adults
- Skip if you want a luxury polished experience — this is a working farm visit, charm comes from authenticity
What travellers are saying
Travellers consistently call this one of the most memorable activities of their Valencia trip — the authenticity, the host families, and the connection to how the famous Valencia oranges actually get from tree to table. Most-cited positive: the welcome and hospitality from the farm owners. Most-cited issue: a few operators rush the orchard portion in summer heat — pick October–May visits when possible.
Summarised from verified GetYourGuide customer reviews